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It’s Personal: How CORE X Partners Stands Out From the Crowd

The cold chain storage industry is experiencing what we call a “price desert”—a landscape where competitors are offering multi-year deals at rates so low that matching them would eliminate meaningful margins. In this environment, how do you differentiate when everyone claims to offer the same services? The answer isn’t found in corporate boardrooms or standardized […]

How CORE X CROWN Delivers Enterprise-Level Cold Chain Solutions

From Legacy to Leadership: How CORE X CROWN’s General Manager Delivers Enterprise Solutions

CORE X Partners highlights the entrepreneurial leaders within its network, featuring Josh, General Manager at CORE X CROWN, who brings a valuable perspective on enterprise-level cold chain solutions and business continuity excellence. https://www.corexpartners.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Core-X-Reel_Josh_Horizontal_1.mp4 Building on Legacy Foundations Josh’s journey with CORE X Partners began at CORE X HUTT, a legacy site within the network. Josh […]

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Why Choose Core X?

In the crowded cold chain industry, sometimes it’s hard for businesses to find partners who deliver an all-in-one logistics solution. CORE X Partners takes a fundamentally different approach than others by focusing on large-scale cold storage facility solutions delivered through regional operators. Our Unique Ownership Model CORE X Partners has a unique ownership model that […]

Building a Resilient Supply Chain With Cold Storage and Logistics

Building a Resilient Supply Chain With Cold Storage and Logistics

Choosing the right cold storage logistics solution helps food producers and manufacturers mitigate supply chain risks associated with fractured networks. CORE X Partners operates an extensive network of experienced, local, family-owned businesses with national scale and capabilities. This approach brings innovation and expertise to the industry for smooth system transitions and a comprehensive cold-chain solution. […]

Common Questions From Potential Cold Storage Customers

Common Questions From Potential Cold Storage Customers

Executives evaluating cold chain logistics look for partners who align with their business goals and expertly manage complex operations. This guide answers common questions from potential partners interested in cold storage. Business Continuity and Risk Management How Do You Ensure Operational Continuity During System Transitions and Enterprise Implementations? System transitions require meticulous planning and execution […]

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CORE X GRESS: Leading Cold Storage in Pennsylvania Since the 1940s

The CORE X GRESS story started simply in the 1940s when a local entrepreneur began selling chicken feed in Scranton, Pennsylvania. This small operation grew into selling live chickens from the family farm, with daily drives to New York City. By the 1970s, it had become a successful poultry processing company with 400 employees in […]

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CORE X HUTT: Four Decades of Michigan Cold Storage Excellence

CORE X HUTT has spent nearly four decades building deep relationships with local producers and food manufacturers in the heart of West Michigan’s manufacturing corridor. What began in 1985 as a small trucking company has evolved into one of Michigan’s premier temperature-controlled storage and logistics providers, offering sophisticated solutions to the region’s most demanding cold […]

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Breaking Down the Benefits of Cold Storage for Your Business

Discover how cold storage facilities can transform your supply chain operations. Learn how modern cold storage warehouses protect your temperature-sensitive products while optimizing your distribution network.

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Next Level Smart Automation at CORE X CROWN

While many view automation in temperature-controlled storage as primarily a cost-reduction tool, this perspective misses the broader opportunity. At CORE X CROWN, we see smart automation as a strategic investment in service excellence and workforce development. Our approach uses technology to enhance our capabilities while empowering our team members to deliver outstanding service. The parallel […]

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Trends in Cold Storage for 2025

The cold storage industry is changing fast. Rising demand, new tech, and tougher sustainability targets are pushing providers to step up their game. By 2025, successful cold chain operators need to master more than just keeping things cold – they need to run smarter, greener facilities that can handle anything their customers throw at them. […]